On 2014-02-05 10:37 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> I've never seen a menu in NY with the term "Starter"... In the US I'd
> think that's a trailer trash term. When a la carte there are
> Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts, and Beverages.

It is interesting how they twist the names around from place to place. I
have seen "starters" but it is usually appetizers. I don't know where
Entree came from. In France an entree is a first or second course ...
and appetizer, not the main course.


> Full meals will say
> includes cup of soup or salad, entree with choice of sides, and
> dessert... beverages and appetizers are a la carte.

There is another interesting twist because la carte is the menu, but a
menu in France means a multi course meal. A menu meal typically offers
two, three or more courses and a selection of only one or two options
for each course. In some places where there are more courses offered
there are more options for each course.